HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-04RESOLUTION NO. R2021-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE MAYOR
AS THE CITY' S REPRESENTATIVE IN SEEKING
ELIGIBLE GRANT FUNDS UNDER GENERAL VICTIM
ASSISTANCE DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM; AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
OF THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas hereby finds and
determines that continuation of the Friendswood Police Department Crime Victim Assistance
Program is in the best interests of the citizens of Friendswood; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said program as
required by the General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program grant application; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of any Criminal Justice
Division grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice
Division in full; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby further finds and determines that the person serving
as Mayor of the City is the appropriate individual to act as the City's authorized official, and as
such should be given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf
of the City,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS.
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are hereby
found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereby authorizes and
approves the submission of a grant application, pursuant to the General Victim Assistance Direct
Services Program, to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
Section 3. The City Council hereby designates and appoints the Mayor of said City as
the authorized official to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED AND RESOLVED on this 1st day of February, 2021.
ATTEST: ` ' 6 A ` p& *
• FZ1.
■ ���
Melinda Welsh, TRMC (P ;v
�A
City Secretary -� •' ' CO . •
# $'OF _f
•
Grant Number: 1406220
R2021-04 2